This two day run of Fife Brook Section of Deerfield River in Charlemont, MA is a class II run geared towards beginners with previous river running experience. We will practice basic river maneuvers to strengthen river running skills, and will choose an eddy to learn kayak rolling for approximately 45 mins during the trip.
Required Skills and Gear: Wet Exit, Big Five (Helmet, PFD, Sprayskirt, Paddle, Boat + float bags and cooler weather gear. Deerfield River is cool in summer!
Take out for beginners will be before the Zoar Gap. If there are experienced paddlers and enough interest, we will run Zoar Gap as well.